“One or more previous installations require you to restart your system…” when installing Dragon 11.5

Problem When you attempt to install Dragon Naturally Speaking 11.5, it says it needs to install Visual C++ 9.0 Runtime for Dragon. While attempting to install, you get the following message: Despite restarting this message still appears and you cannot go further installing Dragon. Solution You need to manually repair VCRuntime 9.0 C++: Click Start… Continue reading “One or more previous installations require you to restart your system…” when installing Dragon 11.5

Visual C++ Runtime for Dragon not supported on 64-bit operating system

Problem When you attempt to install Dragon Naturally Speaking 10, it says it needs to install Visual C++ 8.0 Runtime for Dragon. While attempting to install, you get the following error: “Visual C++ Runtime for Dragon Naturally Speaking is not supported on 64-bit operating system and cannot be installed.” Cause The version of Dragon Nautral… Continue reading Visual C++ Runtime for Dragon not supported on 64-bit operating system

Error 1603 when installing application

Problem When you attempt to install an application, you get the Error 1603. Additional information included may be “A fatal error occurred during installation”. Cause This can be caused by having a large Temp folder. Solution Clear out the Temp folder: Easy Solution Download and run DriveTidy. Check the “Temporary files” checkbox. Click the “Start… Continue reading Error 1603 when installing application

No sound detected from Audio Input on Mac

Problem Your Mac does not detect any input from your audio devices using the Sound Preferences or Dragon Dictate. Additionally, when you test the recording volume it may show no level of input. Solution Reset PRAM.

“cannot load compatibility module support” when opening Dragon

Problem When you open Dragon Naturally Speaking you get the following error: “cannot load compatibility module support (GUID = {DD100203-6205-11cf-ab61-0000e8a28647})” The GUID may not be the same as mentioned above. Cause One of your Desktop icons is unreadable by Dragon. Solution Try the following: Remove special Desktop shortcuts: On your Desktop, find the user folder… Continue reading “cannot load compatibility module support” when opening Dragon